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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
EVENTS IN CHARLESTON.
The Days Happenings in the Palmet-
to Metropolis.

Charleston is making big preparations for
gala week, and one of tbe features will he
the trades display, which the merchants are
preparing to make "a Hue affair.
The new Uniformed Division, Knights OF
Prhias recently instituted in Charleston
hy Chancellor hayward, has membership
OF forty. IL has just ordered its uniforms,
aud It's first parade will take place next
month.
The First Brigade South Carolina Ma
tional Guard, has bean without General
for the past two months. Since the absence
of Brig Gcl. ClausSen, who moved 20
Washington about a Year ago, Col. s. j.
Lee has been acting as commander Of the
brigade L. letter 90 a friend here "A short
time ago, however, Gen. tlausScn stated
that he had obtained & position in the Post
Office department, and mad forwarded his
resignation as commander of the brigade to
Gov. Richardson ahou. two months ago
No successor has vet been appointed by Gov.
Richardson, but it is the general impression
in colored military circles that Col. Lee,
who is next in command, will receive the
appointment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
LEARNING THE NEW LAW.
I fleet of the New Postal Regulation
Its Operation.

Its Operation.
The business public is rapidly becoming
acquainted with the new postal law. II has
been the custom here to send out large num-
hers of pamphlets and circulars with various
instructions and requests printed on the
wrappers. This kind of matter has hitherto
been going as iourth-class matter, but I'M
der tile new postal regulations, which were
published in the MORNING News some DAYS
ago, it is now put under the head of first
class matter. aud regular letter postage is
required Supt Coolidge, Of the care
riers and mailing department of the Savan-
nah posi- office. is accommodating q pile of
fourth class matter which comes under the
law, and win lie held for letter postage
The post Office authorities are allowed no
choice in the matter. The law is perfectly
clear Section 367 of the postal regulations
for 1881. founded upon the Act OF Congress
Of March ). 1879. explains the whole sub
.iect. That section says that the words:
Please send out = Post M, and others of
similar character, written or printed upon
the wrappers OF circulars. causes them to
come under the c!oss OF drSt-class mail mat
ter, on which regulay y ,,t0ge must be paid.
Nothing Is allowed on wrappers of fourth
class matter. except the address of tho per-
son to whom it is sent, and the name and
address of the person who sends it, pre-
coded by the word ''from.o
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
TAMPA AND QUARANTINE.
Some Views From a Member of the
Sanitary Board on the Subject


Sanitary Board on the Subject.
SAVANNAH, Oct n.-Editor Morning
Nelcs: have been credibly informed that
a, considerable degree of anxiety exists in
the minds of many of our citizens as to the
prevalence of yellow fever at Tampa, Fla,
and its possible introduction into this city,
and that no little unfavorable criticism has
been INDUCED against the Sanitary Board,
and myself in particular, for the reason that
no efforts have been made to prevent its
introduction. The foundation for that APP
parent indifference on the part of the SAM
tary Board has been attributed to the opin-
ion entertained by myself, that practically
there is no danger to be apprehended this
season. Will you kindly favor me, as we'll
as the more apprehensive members of our
community, by stating that the sanitary
authorities have neither been careless nor
indifferent in this matter. The Health
Officer, DR.. j. I. Mcfarland, has manifested
his usual diligence and wathfulness, and
has been III Geographic communication with
the several towns connected with Tampa by
rail, and that he has recent adviceS from
both Gainesville and Jacksonville that refu
gees from Tamna are not allowed to pass
either of these places, thus practically oc-
cupying the position of quarantine stations
for this city.
Inc authority OF the CITY OF savannah IN
matters pertaining to the public health does
not extend beyond the limits of Chatham
county, and the only additional precaution
which could be taken by our Sanitary
BOARD would he to quarantine all trains on
the Savannah, Florida and Western railway
at the Ogeechee river, so as to intercept any
refugee who perchance might evade or en-
clInvent the health authorities of Gaines
vile or Jacksonville The abSrrdity of such
a course is patent to any rejecting person.
it would be equally sensible for the city of
Charleston to locate quarantine at Yemas-
see.
Before concluding, Mr.. Editor, you will
pardon me for calling atten-
ton TO the fact that nv best
endeavors have always been exercised in
promoting the health and welfare of this
city, and that my best efforts are always
exercised il the adoption OF every reason
able precauCion against the Introduction of
epidemic, contagious or infectious diseases.
The fact that not a single case of yellow
fever has occurred in this city since 1871,
which then was clearly traceabe to a hiber-
nation of The poison of the previous
season from 1876, at least proves
that the Sanitary Board have not
been careless nor renliss in the discharge of
the responsible duties imposed upon them.
IT, however, the public do not entertain
confidence in that body, as amember there
of, | will cheerfuly yield the honor and
emohmenr to any aspirart for such pre-
ferment. W. DUNCAN, NJ. D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
THE HUGHENDEN ON FIRE
FLAMES BURST OUT IN THE YES
Sells LOWER HOLD

The Grew Asleep N the Forecastle
and Nearly Stified by the Smoke
The Vessel Three-fourths Loaded and
Preparing to Go to Sea-Over 1000
Bales on Fighting the Flames
at q Disadvantage.
A few minutes before o'clock this morn
ing an alarm of fire was turned in from
box No. 6, at the gas house, by Policeman
Sullivan. The fire proved TO be i'll the cot
ton cargo Of the British steamship Hughen-
den lying at Gordon's wharf loading for
Barcelona.
The crew was asleep in the forecastle
when the apartment suddenly filled with
smoke The ships carpenter was the first
to discover the fire, and jumped out of his
bunk nearly stified and rushed on deck and
gave the alarm. The Waterman on board
the ship went ashore and notified Policeman
Sullivan, who turned in the box.
In the meantime the crew, in charge of
the first mate, began work. The donkey
pumps were started, and stream of water
was turned into the hold the fire being
located about amidships Just aft the main
hatch. II burned furiously, and the smoke
poured out OF the matches as il it had been
going on for some time. The department was
promptly at work, and by O'Clock four EN-
gines were playing on the vessel. About
half an hour later the tug Forest City
steamed alongside and began throwing
water
From the volume and intensity of the
smoke il looked as if the vessel would have to
be filed. She is a doube-decked ship, the
decks being of iron. The fire. so far as
could be learned is in the lower hold, as the
stevedores were just rolling off, between
decks, and there was not much cotton there,
The vessel had about 4 800 bales slowed and
expected to he ready to sail next Monday
She is lying on the outside of the British
steamship Kate Fawcett The Hughenden
is l.l55 tons net register, and belongs to tho
Hudson Shipping Company, of West Hartle-
poOl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
Local Personal.

Mrs II. G. Wayne returned yesterday
from the North.
Mrs. T. Zizinia and family returned yes
terday from the North.
2 Mr.. r. " Demere, who has been North
for two weeks. returned yesterday.
Judge W W. Montgomery was passen-
ger on the Tallahassee, from New York,
yesterday
DR.. j. A. Wegefarth, who has been i'll at
st. Joseph's lltirmary for some time, lett
yesterday for Baltimore.
Marquesa del Real Socorro. Senorita
Veytia d. de Mayor aud r. Rigney, of
Cuba, are mt the Pulaski House.
The Very Rev. Canon A. O'Donuell, of
st. Denis-on-the-Rich Cana-ia. was a
passenger on the steamer Tallahassee, from
New York, yesterday. He will spend sew
eral weeks in Savannah. .t
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
GIVEN UP BY HIS BoNDsMAN.
Col Anderson Taken to Jail, But After
wards Removed to the Hospital.

wards Removed to the Hospital
Col Clifford Anderson was on the street
again yesterday morning, and he was still
in the excited, almost frenzed condition in
which he has been for some days past. He
carried heavy stick, and the breast pocket
of his coat bulged out in such way that
everyone who saw him thought he carried
pistol. He had not been down town long
before he found his way to the post Office.
He said he went there to buy some stamps,
but he fingered for a long time, and some
of his friends We're afraid he would renew
his attack upon Capt. Lamar as he contin-
ued to talk in an excited manner about
Savannah being too small to hold them both
until they had met at ten PAGES His friends
tried to persuade him to leave the post
Office, but he would not 20.
Finally his brother, Mai. George Ander-
SON who was his bondsmau, led him to
Justice Waring klssel's Office, where he
surrendered him to the Magistrate, saying
that he was not in condition to obey the
bond. The Justice told Col. Anderson that
it was an exceedingly unpleasant duty to
perform, but he would be forced 10 send
him TO Jail.
II don't want to go to Jail" replied Col.
Anderson. 81 don't like it. Ill go to Beau
lieu and stay for week if you want me to,
but don't want to go to Jail"
II have no discretion IN the matter,
Colonel replied the Justice. 81 regret ex
ceedingly that | must send you there, but
have il TO do. People say that you are
armed and that you are waiting for chance
to kill Capt. Lamar
ITS false ! am not armed. | insist
upon being searched he replied.
Detective Wetherhorn, who was present,
searched him and found that what seemed
to be pistol was bottle of cologne
What are you carrying that forF asked
JusIce Russell
40 battle my head with, was the reply
A carriage was then sent for and Col.
Anderson and Detective Wetherhorn drove
out to the Jail, the Colonel saying that if he
must so he must, and he would not offer any
resistance. He was given the large room at
the Jail and a comfortable mattress and pill
low were sent down from the barracks for
him to sleep on. He was comfortably
situated, and his friends saw that he was
well cared for Late last night he was re-
moved to the Savannah Hospital.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
THE BURGLAR ALARM co.
Condition of It's Affairs Election OF
Officers.

OOuulClOn Oh lJ5 AIIdlfS-6 OF
Officers.
An adjourned meeting of the stock
holders of the Burglar Alarm and District
Telegraph Company was held last night at
Metropolitan Hall There being ma jority
OF the stock reported present by the conf
mittee appointed to report upon the same.
the meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, Col. j. II. Estll. MIR. /. G..
Haas Secretary, read the minutes of the
previous meeting, which, on motion, We're
confirmed. The President and Treasurer.
Mr.. Clayton T. Miller, read his annual report,
which showed that the business of the COM
pany is steadily improving The report
was received and ordered TO be spread upon
the minutes
MeSsrs. c. z. Miller, d. G. Purse and John
5. Tyson were on motion, appointed com
mittee on bylaws
The following gentlemen were nominated
and elected officers for the ensuing year:
President and Treasurcl-C F. Miller.
Secretary. G.. Haas.
Directors--J. II. Estill, D. G. Purse, p.
w. Meldrim and /. G. Haas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
NOT ANXIOUS FOR POSITIONS.
The Only Applicant for the Civil Ser
vice in Savannah Fails to Show Up.

The Only Applicant for the Civil Ser
vice in Savannah Fails to Show Up.
Civil Service Examiner Montgomery
Cumming was in the city yesterday for the
purpose of examining applicants for posi-
tions under the government. The examina-
ton was not held, however, and when Mr.
Cumming was asked why he said: II weat
TO Norfolk expecting thirty-four applicants
seventeen were on hand. ! went to War
rensburg expecting twenty-eight, fourteen
appeared. | went to Charleston expecting
seventeen, eight were present, n little less
than half ] only expected one here, and
was wondering what ne was going to do if
the proportion was carried out He did not
come at all, and that was good deal less
than half. | am sorry that Savannah did not
furnish more applicants, for l am going to
Jacksonville from here, and then to Macon
and Augusta, and | am sure all three of
these places will furnish quite number
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
WRECKED NEAR SAND FLY.
A City and Suburban Train Derailed on
the MONTGOMERY Branch.

the Montgomery Branch.
The incoming afternoon train on the City
and Suburban railway, due here at O'Clock,
was derailed yesterday short distance
south of Sand Fly station, on the Mont
gomery branch. The train consisted of the
locomotive ~. S. Claghorn," a fat
car and two coaches The fiat
car was totally wrecked. The
locomotive was considerably damaged, and
the front end of the forward coach was
stove in.
The train was in charge of Conductor
Rain, Engineer George Willett and Fire
man Ben Louden The engineer and fire.
man were in the cab, ana the train was
running at tine usual rate of speed All at
once the engine gave lurch and
dropped between the rails rolling partly over.
Then 1t rlghted and began to tear over the
crossties, ripping up the track and twisting
the iron from the sleepers. The engineer
and fireman both jumped and escaped I'M
injured. The flat car next to the engine
was damned between the tender and the
forward coach and almost totally demol-
ished
There were not more than half dozen
passengers OH board, but they were shaken
up at lively rate. Manager Bishop, OF
the Telephone Exchange, was sitting in the
forward car and was pitched out of his seat
ana MS lace was filled with broken glass.
Fortunately, however he escaped uninjured.
AS soon az the train came to stop, the
passengers got out. and none We're injured.
The track for thirty or forty yards was torn
up, and the wreck of the flat car lay piled
upon the tender of the locomotive The
track is laid on stringers, and had spread,
letting the engine drop between tho rails.
Some of the passengers remained at
the wreck, others walked to Sand Fly
station. and Manager Bishop started to
walk into the city. He reached Anderson
street about O'clock and notified President
Johnston and Assistant Superintendent
Alley of the wreck. The outgoing train
was delayed until force of hands could he
got together, and they were taken out by
Mr.. Alley at O'Clock, and were set to work
clearing the track. Telephone messages
were sent to Montgomery, and carriages
were ordered to meet the outgoing train
at Sand Fly at 5 o'clock to transfer passen-
gers The train winch left the city at )
O'Clock returned from the wreck at and
went out again at SD, loaded with Beaulieu
and Montgomery people. President john
ston also went out to superintend the work
of repairing t le track, which he said would
be carried on all night and he hoped to get
the 1925 train this morning through all
right.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12

1.-The Famous" has removed 10 IA Con.
gresS street, northeast corner of Whitaker.
In order 60 call attention to the removal,
VIII sell nice Boys Blue Hat or Polo Cap.
Ior =oc. Knee Pants, age to Is, for Soc to
75c., Suits, 4 to IS, for 81 30 Also a rcIuc-
ton IN prices on all our Mems and Youths
Clothing. Get the prices Of any of
our competitors, then come TO see
us, and you will he convinced
that we can sell any grade sut
wanted at saving OF 81 30 to 81 90, as we
manufacture our clothing, and sell them at
prices our competitors buy them al
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
LANDED BEHIND THE BARS.

Norris Thompson Brought Back From
South Carolina and Jailed
Norris Thompson, the negro who escaped
from Schuman's convict camp early in
September aud was captured in Charleston
week ago and held for rcquisition, was
brought back to Savannah last night by Mr..
George WEalock and lodged in jail. Thomp-
s1n has served but two months of his SEN
fence, aud a. -oou as ne has worked out the
other ten ne will be tried on another charge.
His months freedom will hardly compen-
Sate him for the double term he will be like
" to serve on account OF his behavior
Thompson Is desperate negro, and is dis
posed 70 MAKE trouble wheneYer be can.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
Cheaper Rates to Atlanta.

Platshek's, 13S Broughton street, know
that the multitude of ladies going to Allan
ia want new hat of some sort, so wish
them to know that their entire line of Fall
Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, snow open,
and prices are put down for the occasion.
We want our fair sex to show up well where
they are going, and offer astounding induce
ment, this week to help them do it. Over
$50 magnificent Partisan Trimmed Hats and
Bonnets, intended to be shown only on our
opening days of near date. will be put on
sale at once, to further our desire and please
the ladies, for we know from past experience
it's only at our establishment can you secure
a pretty, becoming hat at a very low price
so avail yourselves of so rare an opportunity
and respond at once. Gratefully yours,
PLATSHEK,
Millinery and Fancy Goods Dealer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
Flames on a Lighter.

About o'clock last night a lighter load
of cotton lying between the Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company's wharf,
and the Lower Press was observed by the
Waterman on the wharf TO be in flames. A
line of hose was run out from the wharf and
was attached to a fire-plug and began
playing on the burning cotton. The stream
was kept on until , o'clock this morning
The lighters cargo was some of the dam
aged cotton taken out of the British steam
ship Naples.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
A PUBLIC BUILDING SUGGESTION.
Why Not the Eastern Instead of the
Western Half of the Barracks Lot?


Western Half of the Barracks Lot?
SAVANNAH, GA, Oct. ll.-Eaitor Morn
ing Nc'cs. Why is it that the majority of
the shareholders of the barracks property
do not tender to the government the eastern
portion of the lot! 1t occurs to me if the
location for the government building must
be in that locality although ! do moi admit
it,, the eastern half is as well located and as
desirable for the purpose intended as the
western portion: in fact more SO, when we
take into consideration a southern and east
ern exposure is more comfortable for
court room and post office than any other in
this climate Then, too, the vast difference
in the prices of the western ard eastern
parts is IA matter for very careful consid.
Grafton. This difference, amounting to
many thousand dollars, could be applied TO
the building. PUBLIC SPIRIT
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
STARTED FROM A MATCH.
A Parlor Match Ignited by a Truck
Starts a Conflagration.


Starts Conflagration.
There was narrow escape yester-
day morning from disastrous fire on Cor
dons wharf. A negro was pushing truck
before him with bale of cotton on it when
the wheel of the truck ran over an innocent
looking little parlor match, which some one
had dropped on the wharf IL exploded
with whip-lile report. The negropaid no
attention to il but continued on ms way.
The lgnited match set fire to bale of cotton
near by, but fortunately the fire was seen
by Mr.. William Haupt, who rushed
up To the bale and threw
his coat over it, snotheriug the
flames The burning bale was then dragged
10 the edge of the wharf and dumped over
hoard. 1t was fortunate that the blaze
was discovered as soon as it was, as the
wharf was strewn with cotton, and the
burning bale would soon have communi-
Gated with others, and confagration
would have resulted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
AN EYE FOR DIAMONDS.
How a Tricky Negro Tried to Do Up
a Broughton Street Jeweler.

LVW a IIIUhN NtEIO IIIBU 10 DO Up
a Broughton Street Jeweler.
About ten days ago a negro man went
into Sternberg's and bought 500 watch,
for which he paid cash. He returned yes
terday and asked to he shown some dia-
mond studs. Mr.. Sternberg showed him
tray OF studs, aud while ne was examining
them he asked Alr. SSternherg to change a
SD bill. Mr.. SJernberg turned his back 10
ret the change, and when he looked at the
tray again one OF the studs was missing
tie walked around the counter and told the
negro to hand ont the diamond or he would
60 to jail. The negro asked il he would he
prosecuted if he returned the stone, and
Air. SternberG said no; so it was handed
over and the fellow went his way in peace
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
Lung Troubles and wastine

diseases can be cured, if properly treated in
time, as shown by the following statement
from d. G. Freeman, Sydney: 'Iiaving
been great sufferer from pulmonary at
past two years it affords me pleasure TO
testify that SCoTTS EMULSION of Cod Liver
Oil with Lime and Soda has given me great
relief, and cheerfully recommend it to all
suffering III similar way TO myself In
addition, would say that it is very pleas
ant to take"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
CRoCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
James S. Silva 81 Son, Lyons Block,
Broughton Street,

UuII4V5 d VIIF a @ DOII' IyOII5 BLOCK,
Broughton Street.
We wish to remind housekeepers, when
repleniShing their household goods, that al
our store car be found choice assortment
of plain and fancy China and Glassware
more varied and complete than ever before.
We keep all the little convenience, and
latest novelties 50 sought after hv the Indies
70 KEEP YOU WARM
We have Kerosene Stoves, Coal Hods. Coal
Vases, Fne Dogs. Tenders Shovels and
longs, Pokers, Blower Stands, etc.
Remember 10 see us when in need of any,
thing in our line
las - Gttv. A. Co..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
DELAYED by q Wreck.

The Atlanta night express on the Central
railroad, due in Savannah at 6:15 a. M,
was six hours late yesterday, and did not ar
rive until after noon A derailcd freight
train at the 132d mile post was the cause o.
The delay. The day express, due here at >
D. m, was nearly two hours late
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
unnbrallaG

Gloria, wears better than silk, for Sc 50,
slver-tip 81, gold-tip SO 80, Ginghams from
81 upward, all selling low to show our
patrons tiat we have moved to the north
east cor r Of Congress and Whitaker
streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
The Engscline

Bouquet, Atkipsons new perfume. This
uperb distillation sweetly recalls fragrant
swiss flowers Bright jewels in setting Of
erpetual snow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
A COOL WAVE COMING.
Mercury to Drop to Fifty Degrees in
the NEXT Forty-eight Hours.

GOASuiN W A'AOp w Ellty OoBISSS III
the Next Forty eight Hours.
There Is a high barometer area central
over Missouri and Kansas and extending
into the upper Mississippi Valley. 1t is
moving southeast, causing rapid fall in
the temperature, which dropped to the
minimum last night and was still falling
when the last report was received at 10
O'Clock. The movement Of the area is in
this direction and the signal observers pre-
dict "a fall 70 80 on lower within the next
forty-eight hours. The high barometer
urea is very well defined, and it is not prob
able that it will be dissip ated before reach
ing here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12
Oak, Pine and Lightwood,

For sale by K. B. Cassels, corner Taylor and
Fast Broad streets. Telephone No. "a.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12

See Altmayer's Cioaks AT opening Thurs
day and Friday. Prettiest ever seen in Sa-
Vannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-12

Look at Altmayer's lovely Dress Goods at
opening Thursday and Friday